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I think we've got one in our bargain bin. Definitely not £218 though
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Best entry level chainsaw in to the forestry sector?
gand replied to TheGingerMan's topic in Chainsaws
It's not just 550's. It's pretty much all saws from different manufacturers. We get given a delivery date then that seems to change every couple of weeks! As for 261 vs 550 we see a lot more 550's coming in for repairs than 261's (unless it's the early ones with the bearing problem) and got some carriers machined to accept a better bearing -
I don't know about not catching on. Husqvarna have been making them since 1995! We get numerous enquiries about them each week, which often results in a sale.
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I think we've got one at the shop at moment. I will have a look to see if the s/n is something similar. Looking at the parts diagram a lot of parts are 1118. What parts do you need?
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Just ran that and according to stihl it doesn't exist
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Pm me the number. I can check it right now
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Thanks for the review. Will tell John tomorrow. See you when your next in. Andrew
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Annoyed the hell out of me at first, but got use to it now. I find if I press down using the bit of muscle under the thumb it automatically slides forward. Shown this to a few different customers now that have had the same problem
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There just flimsy now. Much prefer the old style stihl one's. With the new one's just need to make sure the chain brakes off. Otherwise even a blunt chain will slice through them like butter
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Could just get the rear handle 2511
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You have to remember that battery blowers use more power than other tools, so might be worth getting a bigger battery
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Chainsaw wellies: new old stock, out of date - safe to use?
gand replied to carbs for arbs's topic in Chainsaws
All I found with the wellies is to buy a smaller size than your normal, whether it be a half size or full. It makes all the difference -
You could both be right! I book loads of parts each and every day. And also check the eta of orders. They either arrive early or a longer than expected when on back order. I don't think the manufacturer's know them selves when stuff will arrive in the country, we waited 6 months just for a pressure washer hose to arrive last year. Needless to say the customer wasn't to chuffed
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It's pretty much the case across the board if it's not in stock in the UK then there's a good wait for it to arrive it's not just Echo
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Just had a look on my ordering system and the part number is highlighted. Sorry for the crap pic
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I'm not defending them here but, you've got to remember it's been Christmas probably didn't start back till the 4th. And then with covid probably not got the staff they usually do
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Had a mk3 Hilux a few years back. When I had to get the mot (a mate did it before hand, but retired) I took it to another local garage and told them if anything needs sorting I'll do it. Anyway as I expected it failed. When I went back he said come with me. It was up on the ramp with everything marked out and he talked me through how to fix everything(far better than a Haynes manual) That's the service you want from your mechanic knowing their not getting anything else from you. Just a bit of advice can mean a lot and they still get work to this day
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Their recommended to use 300s as using anything else won't give the correct chain speed. From my experience the oil pumps aren't the best. If I was spending that sort of money I'd get the Husqvarna 540i.
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Definitely get the 12" not enough power for 14"
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I definitely wouldn't get the Sugoi! Great saw but, to big for most stuff. The Zubat is a good all rounder, it's better for using at a reach or above the head and also reaching down below the feet. When on the ground I found it better to use a straight blade as I didn't need the hook to assist cutting
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I'm sure it is! To be honest I've always tried to get back home on new years as the village had 4 pubs in the centre of the village and everyone came out and started smashing glasses and bottles. Not my thing at all! Most of them aren't local even coming from Manchester. They've had to get bouncers on the door in the last few years! Yes we are on about Jools. Doesn't seem to of aged a bit. It was good to see them do cool for cats
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Happy new year! It's sounding like a war zone here!
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Good to hear from you Paul. It certainly has been a few. It's been a very different year for me, now I've given up the climbing and working for the local shop, it's felt good passing on some of my experience on to younger generation. It's not just been the younger lot though. Hopefully APF will happen and I'll see you there 👍
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I'm intrigued now Paul. Tell us more. Happy New year by the way hope you're are keeping well
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Happy New year to everyone. About turn the TV on to watch the Hootenanny. It's been something I've done for donkey's years so not going to stop now
